PERIPHERY, which recently announced the March 10 arrival of its sixth album, “Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre”, has partnered with Los Angeles-based creative agency Race Service for an A.I.-generated video for the song “Atropos”. Watch it below.
“The feel of ‘Atropos’ features a push and pull between pretty/melodic and dark/chaotic sections,” explains Spencer Sotelo. “That gave me the idea to write about a person who lives, and leans into, a completely superficial lifestyle, and the destructive aftermath of what doing so brings about, not just in that person’s life, but in the world around them. I think the video captures the lyrical essence in its visuals really well, and I’m excited for everyone to enjoy it along with the song.”
Rod Chong, a Race Service executive producer and creative director, directed the video. He sheds light on their approach: “‘Atropos’ delves into a surreal world of darkness with a mix of live action and A.I. processed visuals, motion GFX. The irony of using A.I. to bring a music video about A.I. to life is not lost on us. Our aim was to portray humanity’s media fixation, even amidst a war-torn world, as a new form of deity emerges and gains control over us. A captivating and hypnotic result.”
Race Service is a Los Angeles-based cross-media agency who deliver unique and innovative brand experiences, special projects and media content. Recent Race Service-created experiences include partnerships with Red Bull, Porsche and ANIMALS AS LEADERS.
“Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre” is a nine-song collection was once again produced by PERIPHERY, with Adam “Nolly” Getgood contributing bass across the album, and also mixing the release. Jørgen Munkeby performs a saxophone solo on “Wildfire”. Pre-orders are available now, with the album available via several limited-edition vinyl variants, CD, cassette and digitally.
“Periphery V: Djent is Not A Genre” track-listing:
1. Wildfire
2. Atropos
3. Wax Wings
4. Everything Is Fine!
5. Silhouette
6. Dying Star
7. Zagreus
8. Dracul Gras
9. Thanks Nobuo
“Periphery V: Djent is Not A Genre” Album Artwork
PERIPHERY has released five albums since 2010: “Periphery” (2010),“Periphery II: This Time It’s Personal” (2012),the two-part “Juggernaut: Alpha” and “Juggernaut: Omega” (2015),“Periphery III: Select Difficulty” (2016),“Periphery IV: Hail Stan” (2019). Over their career they have received two Grammy Award nominations and have graced the covers of several magazines, including Guitar World, Revolver, Modern Drummer and Bass Player. The band continue to explore avenues outside of their core work with PERIPHERY, both with numerous side projects (BULB, HAUNTED SHORES, FOUR SECONDS AGO, KING MOTHERSHIP, etc.),partnerships with various instrument companies, the creation of GetGood Drums (software libraries featuring drum and guitar packs),and an in-person camping experience with clinics (Periphery Summer Jam).
